Dad’s Trek to End T1D
1 man…1 hundred miles…to end T1D

Like most dads, there is nothing John Lashar wouldn’t do for one of his girls…

“Lilly, my oldest daughter, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on April 9, 2015. She has been an inspiration by facing the highs and lows of the disease with strength, courage, perseverance, and maturity beyond her years.

In honor of Lilly’s determination, this summer I committed to walking 100 miles on the Cape from the Sagamore Bridge to Provincetown to raise funds for JDRF, the organization that has served as our family’s source of connection, education, and hope since her diagnosis. JDRF works every day to change the reality of T1D for Lilly and millions of others by funding research to cure, prevent and treat the disease and its complications.

Through TEAM LILLYLULU, we have focused our efforts by supporting JDRF in as many ways as possible and this trek is a unique opportunity for me to channel my energy toward making a difference. I will stop at nothing short of leaving a meaningful mark for JDRF in honor of Lilly—thank you for joining me in this endeavor.”

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On July 1, John completed his trek with his family (and dog!) by his side.  The final stats: 100 miles, 3 days, 30 hours, 47 minutes, 11 seconds and more than $350,000 raised for JDRF.  

In John’s words, “We were changed as a family by this Trek similar to the way we have been effected by T1D. Changed forever in a positive way, not a negative way, just like a T1D diagnosis.  T1D has made us a better, stronger family, the Trek is having a similar effect.”